Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be arriving in our area late Sunday morning (Jan. 25). It will snow heavily throughout the day and evening eventually tapering off Monday (Jan. 26) with 10-14 inches expected statewide. A sleet and freezing rain mix is also possible along the shore. Temperatures will be in the teens and twenties.
Due to this significant winter storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, all in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 have been cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by your instructor.
Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.
Please note that only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.
Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Off-campus students that live in the City of West Haven should abide by the city’s parking ban during inclement weather to avoid having their vehicle tagged and towed. Please check the City of West Haven’s website for further information on their snow parking ban.
The Charger Blog
David A Rodriguez ’22 recently captured first place in a program that recognized his talent for and dedication to illustration. He is continuing to explore new ways to tell stories through his art – including work on an upcoming children’s book.
January 22, 2021
David A Rodriguez ’22 is passionate about art, and he is enjoys creating thought-provoking work that resonates with others. He explores a variety of themes in his work, including humor, nostalgia, and family relationships.
An illustration major, Rodriguez was recently honored for his work, capturing first place in the nonprofit organization Entrepreneurship Foundation’s 2020 Commercial Arts Competition’s illustration category.
“I was very honored to receive this award,” said Rodriguez, who hails from Venezuela. “It is very validating to receive praise for your work in a field that is difficult to break into. It was a reminder that my work and my story are important and that I need to keep working. I'm definitely over the moon.”
Rodriguez, who shares his work on his Instagram page, will use the prize money to invest in his career by purchasing a digital painting tablet. He recently took a “3D Modeling and Computer Animation” course at the University, which enabled him to explore digital art – something that, he says, is still new to him. He is looking forward to continuing to experiment with 3D art and digital painting.
Jon Sideriadis, M.F.A., who has been Rodriguez’s adviser and instructor for two years, says Rodriguez is very deserving of this recognition.
"David is a remarkable illustration student and has strived for success since day one,” said Prof. Sideriadis, coordinator of the University’s illustration program. “He has never ceased to impress me. He is now an award-winning illustrator, and that makes me very proud.
“When I heard that David won first place in this prestigious statewide competition for commercial art, I rejoiced,” he continued. “This grant will enhance his studio equipment and expand his business. It's a well-deserved award that honors his hard work and that of the University’s Art and Design Department."
Rodriguez is grateful for the support of his professors, and he plans to keep exploring new media in his art, including film and television animation. He also is interested in print, and he aspires to illustrate stories for children and adults in zines and books – something he is already working on.
“I have a lot of dreams, but I primarily want to tell stories,” he said. “I love writing, but I think there is something incredibly special about telling a story through images. I am currently working on the pictures to go alongside (Connecticut author) Lisa Cloherty's debut children's book. It is due to be published in the Fall of 2021, and I am very excited to share it with the world.”
University News
New University-wide council will advance strategic partnerships, immersive student opportunities, and innovative research, supporting the University’s strategic plan the development of its pioneering Center for Innovation and Applied Technology.
The Charger Blog
Entrepreneur David Sussman, Pompea College of Business Advisory Board Member and chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, is collaborating with University of New Haven students, faculty, and staff to create a program and app that helps Chargers support each other to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals. It’s called Uccountability.
University News
Vice President for Innovation and Applied Technology Paul Lavoie will serve on the Board of Directors and as America’s Chief Manufacturing Officer for the newly launched American Manufacturing Futures Institute.